WD History

The major purpose of this course is to examine major turning points in

the shaping of the modern world, from the late eighteenth century to the

present. The course begins with an introduction to current world issues

and then continues with a focus on the expansions on the West spurred

on by the Industrial Revolution, imperialism, and colonization,

World War I, World War II, and nationalism among modern nation states.

The course examines the role of women and other diverse groups.